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Spontaneous Excitement in Round One of the 2010 Draft...Maybe... posted on 04/22/2010

A theory:

  The NFL and its 32 teams knew before draft day what was going to transpire in Round one of the 2010 Draft.  The proof lies in the events that took place regarding college football golden boy Tim Tebow's draft.  Is it merely great predictions or coincidence that EVERY analyst on NFL network planted the seed that "perhaps" Tebow might "surprise" everyone by being taken in the first round and suddenly *gasp* he was?  It very well may be great predictions and a fantastically dramatic coincidence, but what if it wasn't?

  Think about it like this.  Tim Tebow has been a source of football drama for the NFL from his suspect abilities at QB, to his "controversial" Superbowl commercial.  Is there any way to create more drama around this guy during the NFL draft in an effort to drum up ratings among NFL fans?  Sure there is!  Why not make him a "surprise" pick, knowing all along that a team wants him and will select him in the first round.

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Ovechkin Drops Gloves with Downie, But Bradley Does Dirty Work posted on 01/13/2010

There was no shortage of excitement last night when the Washington Capitals took on the Tampa Bay Lightning.  The best moment came late in the game when the gloves were dropped by Alex Ovechkin and Steve Downie.  Interestingly enough, Ovechkin and Downie never got down to business.

Things got heavy between Downie and Ovechkin early in the third period.  As Downie swept in to make a move, Ovie made a move of his own by cruising in to crush the right wing with a hard hit.  However, Downie's teammates contend that the hit was dirty because Ovechkin may have used his knee in the collision.

Tampa's Center Jeff Halpern said of the hit, "Downs makes a move. [Ovechkin] sticks his knee out, leaves his knee out there...it's not the cheapest hit in the world, but it's still a dirty hit."

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Wild Cards Trump Green Bay; Rodgers Ripped Off posted on 01/10/2010

It was, as they say, one for the ages in Arizona tonight as the Cardinals took on the Green Bay Packers in what turned out to be the most exciting post-season match-up thus far this season.  When all was said and done, the Cardinals pulled off a victory in an offensive slug-fest that dragged into overtime and ended with a staggering final score of 45-51.

It appeared as though this game would have as clear a winner as the three Wild Card games before it as the Cardinals opened up with a 17 point lead in the first quarter. However, Green Bay clawed back by scoring ten points to Arizona's seven in the second quarter.  The half ended with the score 24-10, but early in the third quarter Arizona showed their resolve and put up another touchdown with a 33-yard touchdown pass from poised passer Kurt Warner to sure-handed Larry Fitzgerald. 

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Vick's TD Pass Means More to Him Than to Eagles posted on 01/09/2010

Every now and then one play can define a career in the NFL.  This was, indeed, the case for Michael Vick in the 2009 Wild Card game against the Dallas Cowboys. One pass in one playoff game may have secured one player's career in the NFL.

 With the Eagles down a touchdown in the 2009 Wild Card showdown against the Dallas Cowboys, it was up to the Eagles offense to make something happen. It was at that moment that Michael Vick, standing in shotgun formation, took a snap and passed to Jeremy Maclin for a 76 yard touchdown reception to tie the game at 7-7. 

The Eagles obviously needed this reception, having already lost twice to the Cowboys in the regular season and having amassed only one touchdown between both games.  However, it may be the case that Michael Vick, coming off the dog fighting controversy and subsequent prison sentence, needed it more.

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T.O. In B-Lo: A List posted on 05/26/2009

  In an effort to stimulate debate with the critics, who seem to like to engage in a strategy known as "closing down the debate," this is a list of all the reasons Terrell Owens will fare far better in Buffalo than he has on any other team. Also, there may be a point or two regarding why his acquisition was intelligent on the part of Buffalo. Here goes (and I sure do hope I am right):

1. The most common complaint: T.O. is a cancer in the locker room.  My logical response: There is less ego in the Buffalo Bills locker room than there have been in other locker rooms he has been a part of.  The Bills' locker room has enough room for his ego and, in fact, have thus far welcomed it.  Further, Buffalo is the smallest market Owens has ever played in.  Before this, he played in San Francisco, Philadelphia, and Dallas.  These three teams are large market teams that generally draw a good deal of media attention with or without Owens.  Buffalo has been getting a lot of attention lately - but it is

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